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Vacation Bible School Meets Agriculture! π±π°
MVFP volunteers recently joined Vacation Bible School at Shiloh Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Virginia, to share hands-on agricultural experiences with youth and adults. Participants had the opportunity to interact with farm animals, learn about animal science, and explore the important role agriculture plays in our daily lives. One of the highlights of the event was the opportunity for attendees to meet and interact with animals up close, creating meaningful learning expe

MVFP
Jul 101 min read
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VALOR Visit to the Piedmont: Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
VALOR alumna Sarah (Jewell) Morton and program participants at the Carver Center. On May 22, the Minority & Veteran Farmers of the Piedmont (MVFP) had the privilege of supporting the final full site-based seminar for VALOR Class VII (Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results) before their upcoming graduation this July. MVFP's own Sarah (Jewell) Morton is an VALOR alumna. This culminating experience brought fellows to the Piedmont region for a day of learning, reflection,

MVFP
Jun 31 min read
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Thank you, Sheila Jackson: Champion of Volunteerism, Community Wellness & Land-Based Learning
In recognition of Sheila Jacksonβs service to Minority and Veteran Farmers of the Piedmont: With gratitude for her service π Sheila Jackson at the Virginia Agribusiness Council's 54th Annual Legislative Appreciation Banquet on January 15, 2026. As Sheila Jackson concludes her time as Garden Coordinator with MVFP, we want to thank her for the care, wisdom, and leadership she shared with our community. Her impact will continue to be felt in the gardens she helped grow and the

MVFP
Feb 63 min read
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Building Bridges at Richmond's Premier Agribusiness Event
Members of the Minority & Veteran Farmers of the Piedmont attended the Virginia Agribusiness Council's 54th Annual Legislative Appreciation Banquet on January 15, 2026, at The Shed at Main Street Station in Richmond. More than 1,000 agriculture and forestry leaders packed the sold-out event, making it one of the biggest gatherings of Virginia's farming community all year. Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger and other state leaders were there, giving farmers a chance to talk d

MVFP
Jan 161 min read
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